Chesnut High (Continuation)

Summary:

Chesnut High (Continuation) is a small public high school in Huron, California, serving grades 9-12 with just 30 students. As a continuation high school, it faces significant challenges, reflected in its consistently low academic performance, high dropout rates, and extremely high chronic absenteeism rates compared to other schools in the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District.

Chesnut High (Continuation) consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in California, with only 3.33% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 30.8% and 92.3%, and its chronic absenteeism rate ranges from 68.1% to 100%, far exceeding state and district averages. These challenges are likely exacerbated by the school's location in a low-income area, with 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

In comparison, other high schools in the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District, such as Coalinga High and Cambridge High, have higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. This highlights the disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes within the district, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to improve the outcomes for the students at Chesnut High (Continuation).

Detail:

Public 9-12

16673 Palmer
Huron, CA 93234-1090

(559) 945-2066

District: Coalinga-Huron Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2238^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,099

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 30

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.7%

White:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chesnut High (Continuation) ranks worse than 96.3% of high schools in California. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.22. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chesnut High (Continuation) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.7%), White (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chesnut High (Continuation) is 9.8, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chesnut High (Continuation) is $15,099, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chesnut High (Continuation):

SchoolDigger ranks Chesnut High (Continuation) 2238^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Chesnut High (Continuation) in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

Coalinga-Huron Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Coalinga-Huron Unified 1483^rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chesnut High (Continuation)

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Rank History for all students at Chesnut High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	10.95	1616^th	1653	2.2%
2005	7.09	1756^th	1901	7.6%
2006	6.01	1815^th	1968	7.8%
2007	7.33	1902^nd	2063	7.8%
2008	6.94	1942^nd	2117	8.3%
2009	24.82	1629^th	2238	27.2%
2010	4.70	2096^th	2281	8.1%
2015	11.07	1758^th	1994	11.8%
2017	8.38	1991^st	2021	1.5%
2019	9.83	2058^th	2133	3.5%
2022	9.99	2056^th	2123	3.2%
2024	7.22	2238^th	2323	3.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chesnut High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.21	1127^th	1350	16.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chesnut High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	9.92	1875^th	1937	3.2%
2022	10.34	1880^th	1943	3.2%
2024	7.30	2151^st	2235	3.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Chesnut High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.37	2067^th	2098	1.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Chesnut High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.71	2049^th	2172	5.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chesnut High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	9.54	1747^th	1814	3.7%
2022	9.84	1796^th	1861	3.5%
2024	7.11	2030^th	2125	4.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chesnut High (Continuation)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	0	0	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	31
1993	0	0	0	56	0	n/a	n/a	56
1994	0	0	0	46	0	n/a	n/a	46
1995	0	0	0	42	0	n/a	n/a	42
1996	0	0	0	42	0	n/a	n/a	42
1997	0	0	0	43	0	n/a	n/a	43
1998	1	0	0	51	0	n/a	n/a	52
1999	0	0	0	56	0	n/a	n/a	56
2000	0	0	0	44	0	n/a	n/a	44
2001	0	0	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	36
2002	0	0	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	23
2003	0	0	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	23
2004	0	0	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	32
2005	0	0	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	37
2006	0	0	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	28
2007	0	0	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	23
2008	n/a	n/a	n/a	34	n/a	n/a	n/a	34
2009	0	0	0	42	0	0	0	42
2010	0	0	0	48	0	0	0	48
2011	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2012	0	0	1	34	0	0	0	35
2013	0	0	2	24	0	0	0	26
2014	0	0	1	16	0	0	0	17
2015	0	0	0	19	0	0	0	19
2016	1	0	0	22	0	0	0	23
2017	0	0	0	26	0	0	0	26
2018	1	0	2	35	0	0	0	38
2019	0	0	1	25	0	0	0	26
2020	0	0	1	22	1	0	0	24
2021	0	1	0	16	1	0	0	18
2022	0	2	0	15	1	0	0	18
2023	1	0	0	29	0	0	0	30

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chesnut High (Continuation)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	31	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	56	2.0	28.0	5.4
1994	46	2.0	23.0	0
1995	42	2.5	16.8	0
1996	42	2.5	16.8	0
1997	43	2.0	21.5	0
1998	52	2.0	26.0	0
1999	56	2.2	25.5	0
2000	44	2.0	22.0	0
2001	36	2.0	18.0	0
2002	23	2.0	11.5	0
2003	23	2.0	11.5	0
2004	32	2.0	16.0	53.1
2005	37	1.0	37.0	59.5
2006	28	1.0	28.0	50
2007	23	1.0	23.0	65.2
2008	34	1.0	34.0	26.5
2009	42	1.0	42.0	69
2010	48	1.0	48.0	20.8
2011	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2012	35	2.0	17.5	n/a
2013	26	1.0	26.0	88.5
2014	17	1.0	17.0	82.4
2015	19	1.0	19.0	31.6
2016	23	1.0	23.0	87
2017	26	1.5	17.3	88.5
2018	38	2.5	15.2	92.1
2019	26	2.0	13.0	88.5
2020	24	n/a	n/a	87.5
2021	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2022	18	3.4	5.2	72.2
2023	30	3.0	9.8	90

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chesnut High (Continuation)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	31	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	56	2.0	28.0	5.4
1994	46	2.0	23.0	0
1995	42	2.5	16.8	0
1996	42	2.5	16.8	0
1997	43	2.0	21.5	0
1998	52	2.0	26.0	0
1999	56	2.2	25.5	0
2000	44	2.0	22.0	0
2001	36	2.0	18.0	0
2002	23	2.0	11.5	0
2003	23	2.0	11.5	0
2004	32	2.0	16.0	53.1
2005	37	1.0	37.0	59.5
2006	28	1.0	28.0	50
2007	23	1.0	23.0	65.2
2008	34	1.0	34.0	26.5
2009	42	1.0	42.0	69
2010	48	1.0	48.0	20.8
2011	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2012	35	2.0	17.5	n/a
2013	26	1.0	26.0	88.5
2014	17	1.0	17.0	82.4
2015	19	1.0	19.0	31.6
2016	23	1.0	23.0	87
2017	26	1.5	17.3	88.5
2018	38	2.5	15.2	92.1
2019	26	2.0	13.0	88.5
2020	24	n/a	n/a	87.5
2021	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2022	18	3.4	5.2	72.2
2023	30	3.0	9.8	90

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chesnut High (Continuation)

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,098

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chesnut High (Continuation)

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 2058^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 2056^th of 2123 High schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chesnut High (Continuation))	7.7	6.7	1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Coalinga-Huron Unified)	50.6	41.2	9.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	54.8	2.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Chesnut High (Continuation))	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (Coalinga-Huron Unified)	14.8	13	1.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	26	30	15.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	25	29	16%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.5%	90%	1.5%

Schools Near Chesnut High (Continuation)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Chesnut High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	16673 Palmer	Huron	93234	Fresno County	Coalinga-Huron Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 945-2066	30	3	9.8	90.0%	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.2	2238^th of 2323 public high schools	3.7%					(n/a)		0.0		2.6	3.3	3.3	0.0	0.0	$15,099
Avenal High	Public	9-12	601 Mariposa St.	Avenal	93204	Kings County	Reef-Sunset Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 386-5253	786	30	26.4	89.7%	18 (2.3%)	3 (0.4%)	760 (96.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.3	1644^th of 2323 public high schools	29.2%		19.6	1710^th of 2348 public high schools	27.2%	66	13.1			13.3	29.9	29.9	5.8	5.8	$10,058
Sunrise High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	209 North Park Ave.	Avenal	93204	Kings County	Reef-Sunset Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 386-4162	20	1	16.6	85.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10	2018^th of 2323 public high schools	13.1%		6.4	2294^th of 2348 public high schools	2.3%	276							0.0	0.0	$14,068
Reef-Sunset Secondary Community Day	Public	6-12	861 Monterey St.	Avenal	93204	Kings County	Reef-Sunset Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 386-0460	4	1	3.6		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$33,420
Cambridge High	Public	9-12	516 Baker St.	Coalinga	93210	Fresno County	Coalinga-Huron Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 935-7565	68	5	13.3	89.7%	7 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	7.3	2232^nd of 2323 public high schools	3.9%		6.6	2290^th of 2348 public high schools	2.5%	58		0.0		0.0	7.7	7.7	0.0	0.0	$16
Miles W. Culwell Community Day	Public	7-12	275 Cambridge Ave.	Coalinga	93210	Fresno County	Coalinga-Huron Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 935-7644	3	1	2.9		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$16
Coalinga High	Public	9-12	750 Van Ness Ave.	Coalinga	93210	Fresno County	Coalinga-Huron Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 935-7520	1,266	60	21.2	89.4%	111 (8.8%)	18 (1.4%)	1,082 (85.5%)	38 (3.0%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.0%)	21.9	1628^th of 2323 public high schools	29.9%		29.6	1427^th of 2348 public high schools	39.2%	201		7.2	8.7	7.9	36.5	36.5	6.6	6.6	$8,892
Adelante High	Public	9-12	701 General Petroleum St.	Kettleman City	93239	Kings County	Reef-Sunset Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 386-9081	4	1	4.0		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$14,068
Lemoore Online College Preparatory High	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	555 College Ave.	Lemoore	93245	Kings County	Lemoore Online College Preparatory High District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(559) 925-3524	162	7	23.1	48.1%	38 (23.5%)	2 (1.2%)	90 (55.6%)	7 (4.3%)	8 (4.9%)	3 (1.9%)	10 (6.2%)	33.5	1317^th of 2323 public high schools	43.3%		38.1	1205^th of 2348 public high schools	48.7%	112		15.2	31.4	22.2	37.5	37.5	4.3	4.3
Lemoore Middle College High	Public, Charter	9-12	555 College Ave.	Lemoore	93245	Kings County	Lemoore Middle College High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 925-3552	237	13	17.7	29.5%	76 (32.1%)	6 (2.5%)	110 (46.4%)	22 (9.3%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.9%)	93.4	106^th of 2323 public high schools	95.4%		91.8	145^th of 2348 public high schools	93.8%	39		54.4	57.1	55.7	87.7	87.7	53.5	53.5

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What is the racial makeup of Chesnut High (Continuation)?

Students at Chesnut High (Continuation) are 97% Hispanic, 3% White.

How many students attend Chesnut High (Continuation)?

In the 2022-23 school year, 30 students attended Chesnut High (Continuation).

Is Chesnut High (Continuation) a good school?

Chesnut High (Continuation) ranks in the bottom 3.7% of California high schools.

What district is Chesnut High (Continuation) in?

Coalinga-Huron Unified

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